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When Someone Dies

Following the death of a family member, many important details will need attention. A relative, friend or even a stranger is left with the responsibility of accomplishing many tasks in just 72 hours. There are at least 87 decisions, choices and things to do, including: *Securing vital statistics and documents; *Arranging and paying for a funeral service and burial plot; *Notifying the authorities, family and friends. You can take care of many of these items right now and save undue hardship for loved ones tomorrow. Please contact us for more information.

Light Is a Critical Part of Your Diet

Photon deficiencies are causing a host of degenerative diseases in our society as we spend more and more time indoors. Without light, our mitochondria produce less cellular energy for our bodies to use in a host of processes, causing unnecessary inflammation, pain, and metabolic dysfunction. When we’re lacking something in our diet – we supplement! Red light therapy provides so much for the body, especially in Canada where we are only outside in shorts and T-shirts for a limited part of each year. Put some resources towards these treatments and feel the difference in your body and mind.

Rewriting the Landscape of Home Services

Kind Hearted Company was founded on a simple but powerful ethos: “Kinder Service. Kinder Products. The Kindest Staff.” Since our inception in 2022, we’ve grown from a two-person operation into a full-scale service company with over 55 dedicated professionals. Our rapid expansion isn’t just about size – it’s a testament to the trust we’ve built with our clients and the reputation we’ve earned for delivering exceptional results, every step of the way. At Kind Hearted Company, we don’t just complete tasks – we solve problems, simplify lives, and raise the bar for service excellence.

Dedicated to Your Well-being

At Success Home Care, we are a locally owned and trusted home care provider dedicated to supporting individuals in the comfort of their own homes. We create personalized care plans tailored to each client’s unique needs, preferences, and goals. Our compassionate team provides support with daily living, personal care, companionship, and light housekeeping, whether for a few hours a week or more consistent care. We focus on dignity, safety, and comfort, meeting clients where they are at every stage. Our goal is to help individuals maintain independence and feel confident, secure, and cared for at home.

Membership Opportunity: BCGREA

If you receive a pension from the BC Public Service Plan, we encourage you to join us in the BC Government Retired Employees’ Association. The BCGREA is a non-profit organization. Critically, we can appoint a trustee to the governing board of our Pension Plan, giving us a say in governance. Direct benefits include social engagement via get-togethers, luncheons, walking groups and outings, discounts at a number of businesses and guest speakers of interest to seniors. We also work with other retiree associations in BC and across Canada to advance seniors’ issues and serve as a source of reliable and relevant information to help with your retirement journey. To find out more, email: [email protected].

Why Choose Premium Hearing Aids

Investing in premium hearing aids offers clear advantages over lower-cost options, especially when considering devices like Beltone Envision™ 17. Advanced technology delivers superior sound quality, reducing background noise and enhancing speech clarity in challenging environments. Beltone Envision 17 adapts in real-time, providing a more natural and personalized listening experience where basic devices fall short. With Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable batteries, and app-based controls, it offers modern convenience and seamless integration into daily life. Comfortable, discreet, and tailored to your hearing profile, premium options improve communication, boost quality of life, and provide reliable performance for clearer conversations and richer everyday moments.

Words to Live By

“Life is a journey, and self-care is the map that guides you to the most beautiful destinations within yourself. Prioritize your well-being and enjoy the scenic route.” – Keith Macpherson

Meet the Counselor: Claire Gunzel

I am a licensed master professional counsellor and an ICF-certified coach at Alchemy Wellness Counselling. I work with women to develop and enhance mental health and well-being, as well as embody and communicate boundaries. The pressures of your day-to-day lives, being pulled in so many directions, whether it be career, romantic partnerships, family, and friendships, while entering mid-life, are vast. I get it! Through compassionate, practical support, I help women reconnect with their inner authority, navigate complex and changing relationships with their bodies, partners and friends. I’m here to help women cultivate joy and resilience so they can live with clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of personal alignment.

Remove Blocks with Emotion Code

Blocks with money, wealth and abundance aren’t just about mindset – they can also be caused by trapped emotions from your past or even inherited generationally. They may include feelings of fear, anxiety, rejection around failure, or shame or even ancestral patterns of hopelessness and struggle. By using the Emotion Code, these specific emotional energies can be identified and released from your body. By clearing and releasing these blocks at the root, it becomes easier to feel worthy of abundance, take inspired action, allow more prosperity to flow freely, and to truly go from “Stuck to Unstoppable”.

Hearing Loss and Balance

Hearing loss is one of several factors that can cause falls. Individuals who have even a mild degree of hearing loss are three times as likely to experience accidental falls. Studies have shown that wearing hearing aids improves balance compared to an individual who does not wear hearing aids but who has hearing loss. There are three major ideas for why hearing loss can affect our balance: 1) hearing loss causes less awareness of our environment, which means less awareness of people or activities around us; 2) hearing loss decreases spatial awareness, which makes it harder to know where you are compared to your surroundings; and 3) hearing loss uses more brain energy, which means there is less energy for balance.

Strong Today, Strong Tomorrow

Maintaining muscle and bone strength is one of the most powerful ways to stay active and independent as you age. Strong muscles support your joints, improve balance, and make everyday tasks—like climbing stairs or carrying groceries—easier and safer. At the same time, healthy bones provide the sturdy foundation your body depends on. Strength training with light weights or resistance bands, combined with weight-bearing activities such as walking or dancing, helps maintain both muscle and bone resilience. Fueling your body with enough protein, calcium, and vitamin D adds even more protection. Consistent effort goes a long way toward building lifelong strength and confidence.